Supply Planner Analyst

Description

On-site role at Kings River Packing, LP headquarters office in Sanger, CA.

Kings River Packing, LP an 8th generation family-owned grower-packer-shipper, invites you to be part of our dynamic team. With roots dating back to 1853, we’re integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our offseason, we import citrus from various countries. As we plan for growth, our hands-on owners prioritize excellence and integrity. Join us in embodying these values.

Role Summary

Kings River Packing is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Planning Analyst to support our Supply and Planning operations. This role will assist the Supply Planning Manager in developing short-term supply plans, tracking purchase orders, and identifying immediate needs based on current and upcoming availability.  The ideal candidate will have strong ERP system skills and the ability to work cross functionally, and ability to solve day-to-day planning challenges. 

Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain short and long term supply plans based on forecasts, historical trends, and near-term production capacity.

· Proactively respond to short production weeks, supply disruptions, and urgent shifts in demand.

· Track and manage purchase orders throughout their lifecycle, from creation to shipment, delivery, and invoice reconciliation in Famous ERP.

· Analyze and interpret buying trends, variety movement, and SKU performance to help optimize supply decisions.

· Collaborate with Sales, Demand Planning, and Allocation teams to ensure fulfillment strategies are aligned with customer commitments and business priorities.

· Manage allocation support and fulfillment planning for SKUs, making real-time adjustments based on availability and packhouse input.

· Lead vendor coordination efforts, including vendor selection, PO issuance, contract negotiation support, and issue resolution.

· Prepare reporting and dashboards in Power BI and Excel to communicate supply availability, delays, risk factors, and performance metrics.

· Make timely, informed decisions to prevent production delays, mitigate supply risks, and support continuous fruit flow across internal and external channels.

· Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (high school diploma required).

· Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in supply planning, procurement, or produce operations.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups), Power BI, and ERP systems (Famous preferred).

· Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make operational decisions under time constraints.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration.

· Must be dependable, self-directed, and comfortable working outside normal hours as needed to support production continuity.

· Alignment with company’s mission and core values.

· Strong organizational skills to handle/prioritize multiple tasks.

· Team-oriented, service-focused attitude.

Physical Demands & Abilities

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time, working from a computer, talking on the phone.

· Onsite work schedule Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

· $70,000 - $85,000/year, based on experience 

· Medical and Dental and Vision Benefits

· Generous paid time off, 48 hours sick leave and 8 paid holidays 

· 401k with 4% matching after 1 year service 

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent care

This information reflects a base salary range that Kings River Packing reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, certification, and experience. The job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.